Choosing needle and thread, Yellow band – SINGER 1036 Creative Touch User Manual
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choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend
upon the fabric being stitched. The table be
low is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Refer to it before starting a sewing
project. Be sure to use the same size and type
of thread in both needle and bobbin.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
FABRIC WEIGHT AND TYPE
DELICATE — tulle, chiffon,
ganza, chiffon velvet
fine lace, or-
LIGHTWEIGHT — batiste, organdy, voile,
taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film,
satin, surah, peau de soie, shantung,
brocade
MEDIUM WEIGHT — gingham, seersucker,
madras, percale, piqué, linen, chintz, faille,
fine corduroy, velveteen, suitings, vinyl,
terry cloth, challis, twill
MEDIUM HEAVY — gabardine, tweed, sail
cloth, duck, denim, coatings, drapery
fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics, corduroy,
bonded fabric
HEAVY — overcoatings, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
KNITS, WOVEN STRETCH AND ELASTIC-
double knits, bonded knits, spandex, ny
lon tricot, ciré tricot, jersey, panné velvet,
stretch terry
LEATHER — suede, kidskin, calf, capeskin,
buckskin, cabretta, patent, cobra, lined
leathers, simulated leathers
VINYLS
(KNIT
BACK)-suede,
imitation
reptile, crinkle patent, patent, embossed
and printed vinyls
WOVEN FABRICS (ALL WEIGHTS) - dec
orative straight-stitch topstitching
LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHTS (WOVEN) -
decorative twin-needle stitching
THREAD
Fine polyester, nylon,
or cotton thread
Cotton-wrapped
polyester (FINE)
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
“A" silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
“A” nylon
50 mercerized cotton
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
“A” silk
“ D ” s i l k t t
(Buttonhole twist)
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
NEEDLES
TYPE
SIZE
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2045
Ball Point
Yellow Band
Style 2032
(15x2)
Style 2045
Ball Point
Yellow Band
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2025
(twin)
9 t
Style 2020
(15x1)
"
14
16
18
1 4
11
14
16
14
16
18
14
tSize 9 needle recommended for sewing only. For bobbin winding, use larger size needle.
ttUse with mercerized cotton, “A” silk, or polyester thread in bobbin.